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2007-09-27 |
YNARES-SATIAGO, J. |
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| As regards Clerk of Court Rosales, we find her guilty of manifest negligence for failing to take further action on the "summonses" and warrants issued, to supervise her subordinates particularly on the service of writs of execution, the stitching of all case records and the issuance of subpoenas in criminal cases. As Clerk of Court, her duties include conducting periodic docket inventory and ensuring that the records of each case are accounted for. It is likewise her duty to initiate and cause the search of missing records. Her failure to perform her duties constitutes manifest negligence which cannot be countenanced.[2] It is incumbent upon the Clerk of Court to ensure an orderly and efficient record management in the court and to supervise the personnel under her office to function effectively.[3] Under the circumstances, Clerk of Court Rosales should be meted the penalty of fine in the amount of P5,000.00. | |||||